Jessica Gluck, Ed.D.

Experience

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  Palisades Park High School

  Sept 2008 - Aug 2011

  -Identify "At Risk" Students within the general education population-Create "Action Plans" and to assist students in school-Implement "Intervention Programs" to improve students behaviors and academic abilities -Teacher of students in both Inclusion and special education classrooms.- Modify the New Jersey State Curriculum to meet the needs of diverse learners.

  • I&RS ( Intervention and Referral Services) team member

    Sept 2010 - Aug 2011

  • Special Education Teacher

    Sept 2008 - Aug 2011
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  Palisades Park/Leonia High School

  Aug 2009 - Jul 2011

  High School Girls' Varsity Soccer Coach

  -Created a varsity soccer team for the female athletes at Palisades Park High School-Work collaboratively with 2 other soccer coaches at Leonia High School to build team unity across two schools.-Transport Palisades Park athletes to and from Leonia High School in order to practice and compete in games-Utilize effective coaching techniques to improve each athlete's foot skills

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  Westwood Regional High School

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

  Soccer Coach

  - Volunteer my time weekly to work with the Girl's Varsity Soccer team- Work one on one with the goalies to improve their technical skills, eye hand coordination and overall performance

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  Westwood Regional School District

  Sept 2011 - Aug 2013

  - Researched and developed a District Wide Kindergarten Screening/Readiness Tool to assist in identifying “at risk” students and aide in Kindergarten class scheduling - Analyzed practice NJASK tests scores, identified “at risk” students to invite to the NJASK test prep course, and created small groups for NJASK testing- Led of a team of teachers and other faculty members, who worked collaboratively to improve the overall learning environment and school climate for the students, parents, and the faculty through the “Cool Cardinals/PBSIS Initiative”- Created and implemented a Positive Reinforcement System and Behavioral Expectations, through “Cool Cardinals” - Set up interventions to reduce the number of bullying incidences and office referrals school wide.- Created a Cool Cardinals Webpage to publically recognize student achievements and communicate with parents and the community- Observed, evaluated and provided feedback to non-tenured teachers using the district’s Teacher Evaluation Tool- Interviewed candidates for a tenured track Professor position within Montclair State University’s Educational Leadership Program Show less

  • Intervention and Referral Services (I&RS) Team member

    Sept 2012 - Aug 2013

  • Special Education Teacher

    Sept 2011 - Jul 2013

  • Principal Internship

    Jan 2013 - Jun 2013

  • Co-Coach of the Positive Behavioral Supports in Schools (PBSIS) Initiative

    Sept 2011 - Jun 2013
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  Westwood Regional Middle School

  Jul 2013 - Jul 2015

  • Work in partnership with the principal on a daily basis regarding all tasks presented• Assist the principal with reviewing and creating the school based budget as well as appropriately allocating funds• Work collaboratively with the principal in effectively running both faculty and team meetings to deliver professional development • Co-Lead both the grade 6 and grade 7 I&RS teams in the development of Action Plans to support struggling students• Provide training and assist with the implementation of PARCC tests as the designated back up School Testing Coordinator • Helped research, create, and implement two new technology based interactive elective courses that target the CCSS of ELA and Math• Investigate all reported HIB incidents and provide necessary supports to both the victims and offenders• Lead the PBSIS team to improve the overall learning environment and school climate for the students, parents, and the faculty• Address all disciplinary issues and handle each situation appropriately• Observe and evaluate staff members within the Middle School and the four elementary schools district wide• Support staff with the integration of technology into daily lessons and activities utilizing Google Classroom and additional Apps• Guide and assist staff members with their creation and implementation of SGOs• Set up intervention programs and assemblies to help reduce the number of bullying incidences and office referrals school wide.• Maintain and regularly update the Middle School Website to effectively communicate positive events with the community• Play an active role in the hiring and firing process of all Middle School staff members as well as other positions district wide• Plan the annual Club Fair and oversee/manage the variety of clubs offered to all students as well as advise the Student Council• Work in tandem with the Guidance Department to create a master schedule, while meeting the programing needs of classified students Show less • Work in partnership with the Supervisor of the Child Study Team and Interim Director of Special Services in adhering to the administrative code 6A-14 to oversee that all classified students receive the appropriate supports necessary to meet with success• Effectively plan and run bi-monthly department meetings with all special education staff members • Provide training, support, and assistance to staff with implementing modifications and accommodations listed in all students IEPs• Trained staff members on the new IEP software system, IEP Direct, and assisted with its implementation• Actively participate in IEP meetings at both the middle school and elementary school level • Collaborate with the district’s behaviorist to create and implement behavioral plans to assist struggling students• Meet regularly with the eleven 1:1 aides and two classroom aides to provide support necessary for them to effectively assist their students• Communicate regularly with all case mangers assigned to 5th grade and middle school students• Assist with the transition of special education students moving from elementary to middle school and middle to high school• Research and read current up to date articles on differentiated instruction to help create an inclusive environment for all students• Provide guidance and support to teachers with writing PLAAFPs and creating IEP Goals and Objectives • Utilize my work experience at the Eden Institute to support staff in effectively educating and meeting the needs of students with Autism Show less

  • Assistant Principal

    Jul 2013 - Jul 2015

  • Supervisor of Middle School Special Education Departmemt

    Jul 2013 - Jun 2015
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  Jessie F. George Elementary School

  Jul 2015 - Jul 2017

  Principal
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  Westwood Regional School District

  Jul 2017 - now

  Assistant Director of Special Services
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  Connect Learning Solutions LLC

  Dec 2020 - now

  Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Connect Learning Solutions

  Special Education Consultant

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  Montclair State University

  Jan 2024 - now

  Adjunct Professor